I’ve recently got my first camera. I mainly want to document what’s around me

I like the idea of doing some pov style videos (with gopro and camera) and taking pictures. Street photography, I guess.

The thing is, when I’m using it, I feel really self-conscious. Like the whole world is watching and noticing me. I know this is ridiculous because if I saw someone, I wouldn’t even think twice about them.

I’ve only really attempted this around where I live because I thought that would be easier, but when I think about it now, this might be making it harder vs. if I went into my nearest city.

Think about attempting my nearest city tomorrow. My thinking is that in a city, people are more busy, more used to people doing random shit, etc.

My conclusion is that I just need to keep attempting and putting myself out there, and I’ll get used to it eventually.

Any advice would be great.

  • StrombergsWetUtopia@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    People do notice you and don’t want a camera pointed at them. Their reaction to a camera being pointed at them and your reaction to pointing a camera at them are totally normal. Legally you can do what you want of course.